Jobelle Holcombe was a founder of Chi Omega in 1895 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1898 from the University of Arkansas (known at that time as Arkansas Industrial University). She taught in the preparatory department of the University...

David Wiley Mullins graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1931. He returned to Arkansas to serve as President of the University of Arkansas from 1960-1974. Mullins Library was named for him in 1975.

James Volney Walker graduated in 1877 from the University of Arkansas (known at that time as Arkansas Industrial University). He became a prominent lawyer in Northwest Arkansas. J. Vol Walker Hall, originally J. Vol Walker Memorial Library, was...

William S. "Pop" Gregson served in multiple capacities at the University from 1919 to 1947, including secretary of the Y.M.C.A., secretary of the Student Employment Services, secretary of the Student Union, Director of Religious Activities, Acting...

Brough Commons, the main dining hall on campus, was built in 1957 and was named for Charles H. Brough. Brough was a professor of economics and sociology from 1903-1915 and Governor of Arkansas from 1917-1921.

George Wesley Droke received degrees in 1880 and 1884 from the University of Arkansas (known at that time as Arkansas Industrial University). He taught in the preparatory department from 1880-1885 and 1887-1891, taught in the Mathematics...

Henry G. Hotz was a professor in the Education Department from 1919-1945. In 1934, he became Dean of the College of Education. He held this position until 1945 when he was awarded professor emeritus status. His wife Stella Palmer Hotz was a home...

John C. Futrall was a professor of ancient languages (Latin and Greek) from 1894-1913 and the University of Arkansas President from 1913-1939. He was killed in a car accident on September 12, 1939. The Student Union building then under...

Stella Palmer Hotz was a home economics professor from 1918-1925. Her husband Henry G. Hotz was a professor in the Education Department from 1919-1945 and Dean of the College of Education from 1934-1945. Hotz Hall was named for the couple in 1964.

Jobelle Holcombe was a founder of Chi Omega in 1895 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1898 from the University of Arkansas (known at that time as Arkansas Industrial University). She taught in the preparatory department of the University...

George Wesley Droke received degrees in 1880 and 1884 from the University of Arkansas (known at that time as Arkansas Industrial University). He taught in the preparatory department from 1880-1885 and 1887-1891, taught in the Mathematics...

William S. "Pop" Gregson served in multiple capacities at the University from 1919 to 1947, including secretary of the Y.M.C.A., secretary of the Student Employment Services, secretary of the Student Union, Director of Religious Activities, Acting...

James E. Pomfret graduated from the College of Business in 1948 and became the chief accountant for the U of A. In 1951, he was promoted to purchasing agent and in 1954 promoted to comptroller. In 1957, he became business manager and in 1958...

John Lee Buchanan was President of the University of Arkansas from 1894-1902. The current Buchanan-Droke Hall is partially named for him. There was a previous men’s dormitory named Buchanan Hall built in 1888 and torn down in 1937.

John Barnhill came to Arkansas in 1946 as Director of Athletics and head football coach. In 1949, he stepped down as football coach but remained Athletic Director until his retirement in 1970. Barnhill Arena was named for John Barnhill. Barnhill...

Annie D. Futrall was the wife of UA President John C. Futrall. Futrall Hall was opened as a residence hall in September 1962 with construction not yet finished. Futrall Hall was officially dedicated in her honor in March 1963.